Rape and sex offence specialists on all police forces by 2027, PM says
The UK government is accelerating its plan to place specialist rape and sexual offence investigators in every police force by 2027. The initiative aims to better support victims and manage offenders through increased funding and stricter protection orders.
Why it matters
This policy shift reflects a heightened political focus on addressing violence against women and girls, aiming to improve institutional responses to sexual crime.
Image source, Getty Images By Caitlin Doherty Published 14 minutes ago Investigators specialising in rape and sex offences will be introduced to every police force in England and Wales by the end of 2027, the government has said.
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